2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
24
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C
The 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C has received a total of 24 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (7 complaints), Electrical System (4 complaints), and Service Brakes (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C, potentially affecting up to 949 vehicles.
Recall 15V514000 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
| 949 vehicles affected
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. As such, these vehicles fail...
Consequence: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15E.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I purchased my 2015 Prius C in July of 2016. Since then I have consistently had issues with the lock actuator going out on various doors. As follows: 3/12/18 - Driverside 6/13/18 - Passenger Front 8/3/20 - Driverside 8/5/22 - Rear Driverside 12/16/22 - Passenger Front 3/14/23 - Driverside and now in July of 2025 the Driverside actuator is failing, AGAIN. The previous times were covered by my warranty, but that ended in 2023. My car is also kept in a garage. The dealership attempted to blame this issue on the elements, but come on...if that was the case, this would be happening to all sorts of various cars, and it's not. This is an issue for a variety of reasons, one being I am unable to access getting into my vehicle with the door lock that is not working. I currently have to go to my passenger side and crawl over to unlock my driverside door. If I needed to get into my car quickly, I would be out of luck. This is RIDICULOUS as this is the SEVENTH time a lock has gone out - making it about every year and a half that a lock needs to be replaced - and the 4th time for my driverside. How is this not a recall issue???
Unknown brake issues
Prius was rear-ended at highway speeds, forcing it into the vehicle ahead of it. Airbags did not deploy, & driver's seat failed to stay locked, moving forward then rearward during crash.
Prius was rear-ended at highway speeds, forcing it into the vehicle ahead of it. Airbags did not deploy, & driver's seat failed to stay locked, moving forward then rearward during crash.
OUR VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE SIDE THIS WEEK, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE WERE ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET TRAVELING AROUND 30MPH.
Safety Rating for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C
The 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
24LE01 — SERVICE BRAKES
DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to certain internal malfunctions of the Brake...
ZKG_Technical_In — EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Customer Support Program ZKG Phase 2 ? Customer Renotification and Repair Phase Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint
T-SB-0015-15_Obs — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE September 19, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0117-19.
T-SB-0015-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: REV2 THE REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT SECTION HAS BEEN REMOVED. THE NEW SOFTWARE VERSION INFORMATION CHART HAS BEEN UPDATED. SOME 2014 MODEL YEAR COROLLA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENTUNE AUDIO (VERSION BU.26.42) OR ENTUNE PREMIUM AUDIO (VERSION AU.26.61) MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
T-TT-0397-16 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: Some customers may complain about a MIL ?ON? with a P0A80 DTC. In these cases, the HV Battery would need to be replaced. Along with the HV Battery replacement, the cooling system filter will need either cleaning or replacement. This TT provides information about the HV Battery cooling system...
T-TT-0397-16 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TT: Some customers may complain about a MIL ?ON? with a P0A80 DTC. In these cases, the HV Battery would need to be replaced. Along with the HV Battery replacement, the cooling system filter will need either cleaning or replacement. This TT provides information about the HV Battery cooling system...
T-TT-0378-15 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH DISCONNECTIONS IF THEY TURN OFF BLUETOOTH AUDIO IN THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MENU ON AN ANDROID PHONE
T-SB-0028-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
"TSB: LONG-TERM OR OFF-SITE STORAGE REQUIRES SPECIAL CARE TO KEEP VEHICLES FACTORY FRESH AND READY FOR DELIVERY. THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO MINIMIZE VEHICLE COMPONENT/PART DEGRADATION DUE TO EXTENDED VEHICLE STORAGE CONDITIONS. LONG-TERM STORAGE CAN AFFECT A VEHICLES SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS. ANY PROBLEMS THAT ARE FOUND SHOULD BE...
T-SB-0155-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-SB-0154-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PRIUS C
- 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 87 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 88 complaints
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- 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 3 complaints
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- 2020 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 0 complaints
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